Legal marijuana’s impact on CO troubling
Marijuana-related problems of public health and safety are worsening in Colorado, according to a new federal report released today by the Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, or HIDTA. The agency is part of a national network of federal offices charged...
Feds ease rules on cannabis research
The White House today announced its intention to lift a bureaucratic requirement identified as an impediment to scientific research of cannabis. The move is consistent with calls from a group of bipartisan lawmakers and from recommendations issued in May by Smart...
Obama on marijuana: where’s the full story?
News coverage about marijuana legalization is fairly predictable. If there’s even a toehold to support driving this addictive substance into the country, count on splashy headlines. Today’s breathless summaries of President Barack Obama’s remarks on...
White House honors Thurstone
Just a few minutes ago, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy notified me of this tremendous honor. My profound thanks to everyone who supports my work — and to my family, who are my biggest cheerleaders and source of joy and strength. Dear Dr....Read the book
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